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On the other hand a gambler named Mahabal entered the city with an intention of theft as all the people were at the festival. While taking a stroll, he saw a rope-ladder, hanging behind the palace. Hearing the sound of the rope, Sunanda's maidservant thought that Rupsen had arrived. The queen sent other maids from kaumudi Mahotsav to know about Sunandas health. They were coming towards the palace at the time, Sunanda's maid servant put
off all the lights of palace & told them that the Princess was asleep, Thus they returned. Climbing the ladder, thief Mahabal entered into the palace. A maid servant welcomed him in the darkness & whispered in a slow voice, "Welcome Rupsen ! Don't make noise.” He thought that it was better not to talk anything. He just exclaimed as hm! hm! & went to Sunanda. He commited ill deeds with her in the darkness & returned. The soul of Rupsen took
1) Sunanda undergoes abortion.
2) Sunanda's husband kills the snake.
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62...Confession: The Path to Self-liberation
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